Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce (sold in the United States) is gluten-free.
"What most moved him was a certain meal on beans."
-Robert Browning
The refrigerator light goes on...
They are called "baked beans," and you can put the pot in the oven instead of cooking these on the stovetop, but I find it easier to control the cooking using the range.
Tomato Paste
It is rare that a recipe will call for a whole can of tomato paste. Buying tomato paste in a tube allows you to squeeze out the amount that you need and seal the container. After dozens and dozens of moldy cans of tomato paste, I have learned my lesson and this is one of the staples that I keep extra of in my pantry.
Tomato paste usually contains a fair amount of sodium, but there are low-sodium versions that come in the tube if you look for them.
1 Tbsp. tomato paste = 14 calories, 0g fat, 0g sat fat, 0g mono fat, 0g protein, 3g carbohydrates, 129mg sodium, 0mg cholesterol
Boston Baked Beans
Servings = 12 | Serving size =about 3/4 cup
Cooking Time = 400 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2.
This recipe makes great leftovers and keeps well, refrigerated, 4-5 days.
| 1 lb | dried great Northern beans |
| 14 cups | water (divided) |
| 1 tsp | olive oil |
| 2 | slices bacon (diced) |
| 2 medium | onions (diced) |
| 1/4 cup | brown sugar |
| 2 Tbsp | molasses |
| 1 Tbsp | no salt added tomato paste |
| 1 tsp | ground mustard |
| 1/4 tsp | ground cloves |
| 1 Tbsp | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
Place the dried beans in a large sauce pan with 4 cups of water over high heat.
When the water boils, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the beans for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
Drain and rinse the beans with cool water.
Place the olive oil in a medium stock pot over medium high heat and add the bacon.
Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the drained and rinsed beans, brown sugar, molasses, tomato paste, mustard, cloves, Worcestershire, salt, and 6 cups of water.
Stir well and simmer covered for 4 hours. Stir occasionally, and add more water one cup at a time as needed.
Cook for another hour uncovered.
Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size = about 3/4 cup
Servings = 12
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 242 | Calories from Fat 28 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 2g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium 117mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrates 44g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 29% |
| Sugars 13g | |
| Protein 12g |
| Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 21% |
| Calcium 13% | Iron 24% |
| Vitamin K 3 mcg | Potassium 1012 mg |
| Magnesium 100 mg | |